Explore the Family Name Doddridge
The meaning of Doddridge
English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Doddridge in Sandford, Devon, from the Old English personal name Dodda (see Dodd) + Old English hrycg ‘ridge’.
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How common is the last name Doddridge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doddridge has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,877th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 49,177th spot, a change of -0.61%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Doddridge surname increased by 5.68% during the same period, from 405 people in 2000 to 428 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,177 | -0.61% |
| Count | 405 | 428 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doddridge
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Doddridge surname. The majority of individuals with this name identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.06% in 2000 to 92.52% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity for Doddridges is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 3.46% in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 92.52% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.91% | 41.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |